We're ringing in the New Year with a sale: most things in our store are 20 to 30 percent off. - - - -

8 2 6   V A L E N C I A N E W S . - - - - 6/10 8 2 6   V A L E N C I A I S    C E L E B R A T I N G   A T   L E A S T F O U R   E V E N T S   O N T U E S D A Y ,   J U N E   1 1 ,   2 0 0 2 F R O M   6 : 3 0   -   1 0 : 0 0 P M . WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE: The winner of the 826 Valencia Scholarship, Miss Chinaka Hodge from Oakland, California. A party to thank all of our tutors and volunteers at the 826 Valencia Writing Project. The eagerly anticipated new Stephen Dixon Novel, I. Limited signed copies by the illustrator, Dan Clowes. The equally awaited McSweeney's Issue # 8 officially on pre-sale on this very Tuesday WE WILL HAVE FREE ENTERTAINMENT, BEER, AND FOOD AND MANY RAFFLE OPPORTUNITIES. Wine and mixed drinks will be available for a small donation. THIS EVENT WILL HELP SUPPORT THE 826 VALENCIA PROGRAMS. A donation of $10.00 is requested at the door, unless you are a volunteer or tutor. We'd like to invite anyone from the interested public to come by, make a small donation, and have a good time. - - - - Read previous 826 Valencia news: April 23, 2002

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